0001193125-12-481517.txt : 20121127 0001193125-12-481517.hdr.sgml : 20121127 20121127101201 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-12-481517 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20121127 FILED AS OF DATE: 20121127 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20121127 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: GIGAMEDIA LTD CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001105101 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, DATA PROCESSING, ETC. [7370] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-30540 FILM NUMBER: 121225645 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 57 TUNG HSING RD FOURTH FLOOR STREET 2: TAIPEI TAIWAN (886-2)8768-3020 CITY: REPUBLIC OF CHINA STATE: F5 ZIP: 00000 6-K 1 d445208d6k.htm FORM 6-K Form 6-K

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15D-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of November, 2012

Commission File Number: 000-30540

 

 

GIGAMEDIA LIMITED

 

 

8F, No. 22, Lane 407, Section 2, Tiding Boulevard

Neihu District

Taipei, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

 

 

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)

Form 20-F  x            Form 40-F  ¨

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)

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GIGAMEDIA LIMITED is submitting under cover of Form 6-K:

 

  1. GigaMedia Announces Third-Quarter 2012 Financial Results (attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1)

 

  2. Collin Hwang Appointed CEO of GigaMedia (attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2)

 

 

 


Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

GigaMedia Limited

  (Registrant)

Date: November 27, 2012

 

By: /s/ Dirk Chen

  (Signature)
  Name: Dirk Chen
  Title: Chief Financial Officer
EX-99.1 2 d445208dex991.htm GIGAMEDIA ANNOUNCES THIRD-QUARTER 2012 FINANCIAL RESULTS GigaMedia Announces Third-Quarter 2012 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE      For further information contact:
     Brad Miller, Investor Relations Director
     Country/City Code 8862 Tel: 2656-8016 brad.miller@gigamedia.com.tw

GigaMedia Announces Third-Quarter

2012 Financial Results

TAIPEI, Taiwan, November 26, 2012 – GigaMedia Limited (NASDAQ: GIGM) today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2012.

“In the third quarter, Giga generated positive cash flow for the first time in 10 quarters,” stated GigaMedia Chief Financial Officer Dirk Chen. “Grow lean initiatives are generating cost savings and increased efficiencies, driving our turnaround.”

“Looking ahead, we are focused on moving beyond optimization/streamlining to a new phase in our turnaround – growth,” stated CFO Dirk Chen. “To grow new Giga, we are positioning ourselves to benefit from strong market forces.”

“We are transitioning our online games business to capture ongoing rapid market growth in Web games fueled by the popularity of social networks and mobile and portable computing devices in Asia,” stated CFO Dirk Chen. “We are also launching GigaCloud, an important new business that will be an early mover in addressing enormous need for affordable, mobile, seamless cloud communications solutions among the millions of SMEs in Asia.”


Third Quarter Highlights

 

   

Net income of $5.9 million, including gains from sales of marketable securities and investments.

 

   

Cash inflow from operations of approximately $550 thousand.

 

   

Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and marketable securities-current increased approximately $3.5 million sequentially to approximately $98.4 million.

 

   

Short-term debt decreased approximately $1.7 million sequentially to approximately $7.7 million.

 

   

GigaMedia unveiled GigaCloud, a new cloud computing business focused on providing SMEs in Greater China with critical communications services and IT solutions that increase flexibility, efficiency and competitiveness, with initial product launch set for late Q1 2013.

 

   

Implemented workforce reductions in FunTown to improve efficiencies.

 

   

Continued to dispose of non-core game studio interests as part of divestment plans to better manage cash and increase focus.

Recent Developments

 

   

GigaMedia appointed Collin Hwang CEO.

 

   

In November, GigaMedia’s board of directors appointed Mo-Na Chien as its new chairman. The company also announced the appointment of Collin Hwang to the company’s board.

Consolidated Financial Results

Third-quarter results reflected for the first time the benefits of downsizing, streamlining and other actions in the first half of 2012 to enhance productivity and improve efficiencies.


Consolidated results of GigaMedia are summarized in the table below.

 

GIGAMEDIA 3Q12 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS  

(unaudited, all figures in US$ thousands, except per share amounts)

   3Q12      2Q12     Change
(%)
     3Q12      3Q11     Change
(%)
 

Revenues (A)

     7,193         7,129        1         7,193         7,781        -8   

Gross Profit (A)

     4,888         3,852        27         4,888         4,817        1   

Loss from Operations (A)

     909         2,539        -64         909         2,763        -67   

Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations (A)

     5,370         (2,211     NA         5,370         (7,122     NA   

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to GigaMedia

     5,869         (3,454     NA         5,869         (7,801     NA   

Net Income (Loss) Per Share, Diluted

     0.11         (0.07     NA         0.11         (0.15     NA   

EBITDA (B)

     6,707         (2,124     NA         6,707         (7,687     NA   

Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Marketable Securities-Current

     98,359         94,810        4         98,359         57,136        72   

 

(A) 

Excludes results from discontinued operations.

(B) 

EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) is provided as a supplement to results provided in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). (See, “Use of Non-GAAP Measures,” for more details.)

Consolidated revenues for the third quarter of 2012 of $7.2 million held steady quarter-over-quarter and decreased from $7.8 million in the third quarter of 2011. Quarter-over-quarter results were in line with expectations; year-over-year results reflected decreased contributions from IAHGames following the disposal of these operations (see IAHGames below).

Revenues for FunTown in the third quarter increased 20 percent quarter-over-quarter to $6.6 million from $5.5 million. The quarterly sequential increase was attributable to game licensing revenues in the period. Average monthly active paying accounts were approximately 55,000 during the third quarter. Average monthly revenue per active paying account was $31.01 during the third quarter of 2012, up 2 percent from the previous quarter. Third-quarter peak concurrent users were approximately 33,000, down 9 percent from the second quarter.


Revenues for IAHGames in the month of July were $596 thousand. In August 2012, GigaMedia concluded the disposal of a majority ownership interest in this business unit as part of plans to build New Giga.

Consolidated gross profit for the third quarter of 2012 increased to $4.9 million from $3.9 million in the second quarter of 2012 and increased from $4.8 million in the third quarter of 2011. Third-quarter 2012 consolidated gross profit margin increased to 68.0 percent from 54.0 percent in the second quarter of 2012 and increased from 61.9 percent in the third quarter of 2011, with the increases reflecting the impact of game licensing revenues.

Consolidated operating expenses for the third quarter of 2012 continued to trend lower, reflecting benefits from implementation of productivity initiatives. Consolidated operating expenses decreased to $5.8 million from $6.4 million quarter-over-quarter and decreased from $7.6 million year-over-year.

Consolidated product development and engineering expenses increased to $334 thousand in the third quarter of 2012 from $280 thousand in the previous quarter and decreased compared to $376 thousand in the third quarter of 2011.

Consolidated selling and marketing expenses were $1.9 million in the third quarter of 2012 compared to $2.3 million in the previous quarter and $2.5 million in the third quarter of 2011.

Consolidated general and administrative expenses decreased to $3.6 million in the third quarter of 2012 from $3.8 million in the previous quarter and decreased from $4.5 million in the third quarter of 2011. Corporate operating expenses held steady quarter-over-quarter at $2.3 million.

Consolidated loss from operations for the third quarter was $909 thousand compared to a loss of $2.5 million in the second quarter of 2012 and a loss of $2.8 million in the third quarter of 2011. The period variations primarily reflected the aforementioned factors affecting revenues and costs and expenses.

Consolidated non-operating income/expenses during the third quarter of 2012 was income of $6.8 million compared to income of $429 thousand in the second quarter of 2012 and expenses of $5.1 million recorded in the third quarter of 2011. Results in the third quarter of 2012 primarily included gains related to the sales of marketable securities and investments.

Consolidated net income for the third quarter of 2012 was income of $5.9 million compared to a loss of $3.5 million in the second quarter of 2012 and a loss of $7.8 million in the third quarter of 2011. The period variations primarily reflected the aforementioned factors affecting income/loss from operations and consolidated non-operating expenses/income.


Consolidated EBITDA for the third quarter of 2012 was $6.7 million compared to a loss of $2.1 million in the second quarter of 2012 and a loss of $7.7 million in the third quarter of 2011.

Cash and Strategic Investments

Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities-current were $98.4 million at the end of the third quarter of 2012 compared to $94.8 million at the end of the second quarter of 2012. Total short-term borrowings decreased to $7.7 million at the end of the third quarter of 2012 compared to $9.3 million for the prior quarter.

Marketable securities – noncurrent and investments, consisting of GigaMedia’s strategic holdings in game studios, developers and other related entities, were $10.5 million at the end of the third quarter compared to $12.8 million last quarter.

Business Outlook

The following forward-looking statements reflect GigaMedia’s expectations as of November 26, 2012. Given potential changes in economic conditions and consumer spending, the evolving nature of online games, and various other risk factors, including those discussed in the company’s 2011 Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as referenced below, actual results may differ materially.

Improving efficiencies

Management is continuing to review and adjust its business model in online games and implementing new strategies to build efficiencies, improve productivity and drive improved performance. This includes reducing overall system and administrative and organizational complexities and reducing personnel to support productivity.

During the third quarter, management implemented workforce reductions, relocated both its headquarters and its GigaCloud business to share space with its FunTown operations, and continued to simplify operations to capture additional cost savings.

To date, execution of turnaround initiatives focused on optimizing existing operations has delivered significant improvements in GigaMedia’s financial results.

Transitioning online games business

To achieve sustained, long-term growth and further improvements in the financial performance of its online games business, GigaMedia is transitioning the business to take advantage of growth in Web games. The company is updating and strengthening its portfolio with self-developed and licensed Web games.


New cloud services business

The launch of the new GigaCloud business is on track, planned for March 2013. Final product testing is currently underway.

Outlook

Management expects the transformation of its business and its realignment with ongoing market shifts to be subject to the timing of several growth initiatives. Following the implementation of these initiatives, management plans to provide an update and quarterly financial expectations.

Use of Non-GAAP Measures

To supplement GigaMedia’s consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with US GAAP, the company uses the following measures defined as non-GAAP by the SEC: EBITDA. Management believes that EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and minority interests) is a useful supplemental measure of performance because it excludes certain non-cash items such as depreciation and amortization and that EBITDA is a measure of performance used by some investors, equity analysts and others to make informed investment decisions. EBITDA is not a recognized earnings measure under GAAP and does not have a standardized meaning. Non-GAAP measures such as EBITDA should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, other financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. A limitation of using EBITDA is that it does not include all items that impact the company’s net income for the period. Reconciliations to the GAAP equivalents of the non-GAAP financial measures are provided on the attached unaudited financial statements.

About the Numbers in This Release

Quarterly results

All quarterly results referred to in the text, tables and attachments to this release are unaudited. The financial statements from which the financial results reported in this press release are derived have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, unless otherwise noted as “non-GAAP,” and are presented in U.S. dollars.

Results from continuing operations

In June 2012, the board of directors approved a plan to dispose of the company’s Jidi Joy online games operations in Shanghai. As a result, Jidi Joy operations have been accounted for as a discontinued operation in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Therefore, the results of operations for Jidi Joy have been removed from the company’s results of continuing operations for all periods presented. The operating assets and liabilities of Jidi Joy were not significant as of June 30, 2012.


Neowiz agreement

In line with the company’s strategy to leverage Web games, during the third quarter the company announced a strategic partnership and licensing agreement with Neowiz, licensing four Web games for Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia. As part of the transaction, GigaMedia received cash consideration from Neowiz in exchange for a portion of GigaMedia’s interest in a game studio holding and rights to operate certain of GigaMedia’s casual games.

Assets held for sale

In June 2012, the company entered into a memorandum of understanding and the board of directors approved a plan to sell, a 60 percent interest in the company’s IAHGames operations, together with a sale of a 30 percent interest in Game First International Corporation. In July 2012, the company entered into two stock purchase agreements (the “SPAs”) for the sale with Management Capital International Limited and Infocomm Asia Holdings Pte. Ltd. Pursuant to the terms of the SPAs, the company is to receive US$3.0 million in four installments. As a result, substantially all of the operating assets related to the company’s IAHGames operations, including certain liabilities associated with these assets, are presented as held for sale as of June 30, 2012 in accordance with U.S. GAAP. IAHGames operations do not qualify as a component that may be reported as discontinued operations due to the company’s continuing involvement in the component after the disposal transaction. The sale transaction was completed in August 2012 and the company has received the first installment payment of US$750 thousand. After August 2012, GigaMedia began to deconsolidate the results of IAHGames operations and began accounting for GigaMedia’s remaining 20 percent interest under the equity method of accounting.

Conference Call and Webcast

Management will hold an investor conference call and webcast on November 26, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, which is 8:30 a.m. Taipei Time on November 27, 2012, to discuss GigaMedia’s third-quarter 2012 performance.

Dial-in numbers:

U.S.: +1-718-354-1231

International: +65-6723-9381

Passcode: 70565977

A replay will be available from 10:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on November 26, 2012 for seven days.

U.S.: +1-646-254-3697

International: +612-8199-0299

Passcode: 70565977


A link to the live and archived webcast will be available at www.gigamedia.com.

Conference Call Format

The call will consist of brief prepared remarks, followed by live Q&A and management responses to questions submitted via email. Questions may be sent in advance to IR@gigamedia.com.tw.

About GigaMedia

Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, GigaMedia Limited (Singapore registration number: 199905474H) is a diversified provider of online games and cloud computing services. GigaMedia’s online games business develops and operates a suite of games in Asia, with focus on Web-based/mobile games in emerging markets. The company’s cloud computing business is focused on providing SMEs in Greater China with critical communications services and IT solutions that increase flexibility, efficiency and competitiveness. More information on GigaMedia can be obtained from www.gigamedia.com.

The statements included above and elsewhere in this press release that are not historical in nature are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding expected financial performance (as described without limitation in the “Business Outlook” section and in quotations from management in this press release) and GigaMedia’s strategic and operational plans. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties and changes in circumstances. There are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward looking statements, including but not limited to, our ability to license, develop or acquire additional online games that are appealing to users, our ability to retain existing online game players and attract new players, and our ability to launch online games in a timely manner and pursuant to our anticipated schedule. Further information on risks or other factors that could cause results to differ is detailed in GigaMedia’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed in April 2012 and its other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

# # #

(Tables to follow)

 

 

 


GIGAMEDIA LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

    

Three months ended

 
     9/30/2012     6/30/2012     9/30/2011  
     unaudited     unaudited     unaudited  
     USD     USD     USD  

Operating revenues

      

Asian online game and service revenues

     7,192,530        7,128,830        7,780,715   

Operating costs

      

Cost of Asian online game and service revenues

     2,304,217        3,276,561        2,963,625   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     4,888,313        3,852,269        4,817,090   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses

      

Product development and engineering expenses (includes share-basedcompensation expenses under ASC 718 of $0, $0 and $3,886, respectively)

     333,780        279,904        375,765   

Selling and marketing expenses (includes share-based compensation expensesunder ASC 718 of $10,676, -$3,573 and $14,562, respectively)

     1,903,527        2,337,434        2,493,358   

General and administrative expenses (includes share-based compensationexpenses under ASC 718 of $71,040, $143,268 and $578,125, respectively)

     3,553,053        3,784,495        4,480,296   

Bad debt expenses (recoveries)

     7,161        (10,315     230,661   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     5,797,521        6,391,518        7,580,080   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss from operations

     (909,208     (2,539,249     (2,762,990
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-operating income (expense)

      

Interest income

     67,766        73,548        221,390   

Gain on sales of marketable securities

     4,237,057        926,063        0   

Interest recoveries (expense)

     277,573        (408,161     (96,784

Foreign exchange gain (loss) - net

     207,612        (193,279     (257,843

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

     (5     (58,992     (18,417

Gain (loss) on equity method investments - net

     513,795        (78,150     (5,735,146

Gain on disposal of investments

     1,455,935        0        0   

Impairment loss on marketable securities and investments

     (174,504     0        0   

Recovery of loss on termination of third-party participating right in subsidiary

     0        0        664,781   

Other

     189,162        168,156        79,979   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     6,774,391        429,185        (5,142,040
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

     5,865,183        (2,110,064     (7,905,030

Income tax (expense) benefit

     (494,786     (101,417     782,553   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     5,370,397        (2,211,481     (7,122,477

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     14,387        (1,418,990     (985,080
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     5,384,784        (3,630,471     (8,107,557

Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest and subsidiary preferred shares

     483,935        176,960        306,660   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to GigaMedia

     5,868,719        (3,453,511     (7,800,897
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) per share attributable to GigaMedia

      

Basic:

      

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     0.12        (0.04     (0.13

Loss from discontinued operations

     0.00        (0.03     (0.02
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     0.12        (0.07     (0.15
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted:

      

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     0.11        (0.04     (0.13

Loss from discontinued operations

     0.00        (0.03     (0.02
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     0.11        (0.07     (0.15
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

      

Basic

     50,719,976        50,719,976        53,288,021   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

     52,164,344        50,719,976        53,288,021   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


GIGAMEDIA LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

     9/30/2012     6/30/2012     9/30/2011  
     unaudited     unaudited     unaudited  
     USD     USD     USD  

Assets

      

Current assets

      

Cash and cash equivalents

     63,412,768        55,244,421        49,066,727   

Marketable securities - current

     34,202,346        37,783,301        3,568,906   

Accounts receivable - net

     3,840,731        3,930,527        8,098,087   

Prepaid expenses

     658,753        996,643        1,836,708   

Restricted cash

     743,611        1,781,944        4,500,000   

Assets held for sale - current

     0        2,173,312        0   

Other receivables

     2,793,986        1,314,229        5,993,777   

Other current assets

     1,005,737        816,420        1,825,441   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     106,657,932        104,040,797        74,889,646   

Marketable securities - noncurrent

     4,421,299        6,979,696        44,978,140   

Investments

     6,046,951        5,833,680        54,451,753   

Retained ownership of IAHGames

     0        166,734        0   

Property, plant & equipment - net

     2,193,171        2,321,039        4,404,008   

Goodwill

     29,388,112        28,817,660        38,183,416   

Intangible assets - net

     15,831,067        15,487,140        18,220,058   

Assets held for sale - noncurrent

     0        2,930,806        0   

Prepaid licensing and royalty fees

     9,398,615        9,277,977        7,631,236   

Other assets

     707,679        673,053        5,471,975   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

     174,644,826        176,528,582        248,230,232   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and equity

      

Accounts payable

     448,785        407,464        5,139,696   

Accrued compensation

     1,465,030        969,120        1,933,416   

Accrued expenses

     7,279,465        8,675,494        10,201,270   

Short-term borrowings

     7,679,181        9,346,360        12,677,165   

Liabilities held for sale - current

     0        3,900,461        0   

Other current liabilities

     7,600,727        7,342,720        8,876,041   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     24,473,188        30,641,619        38,827,588   

Liabilities held for sale - noncurrent

     0        536,723        0   

Other liabilities

     747,752        659,401        7,547,186   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     25,220,940        31,837,743        46,374,774   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subsidiary preferred shares

     0        1,962,806        1,705,766   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

GigaMedia’s shareholders’ equity

     149,762,146        146,319,109        203,763,681   

Noncontrolling interest

     (338,260     (3,591,076     (3,613,989
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     149,423,886        142,728,033        200,149,692   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

     174,644,826        176,528,582        248,230,232   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


GIGAMEDIA LIMITED

Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Results of Operations

 

    

Three months ended

 
     9/30/2012     6/30/2012     9/30/2011  
     unaudited     unaudited     unaudited  
     USD     USD     USD  

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to EBITDA

      

Net (income) loss attributable to GigaMedia

     5,868,719        (3,453,511     (7,800,897

Depreciation

     197,841        404,896        487,974   

Amortization

     538,120        557,786        578,676   

Interest (income) expense

     (373,723     263,058        (160,984

Income tax expense (benefit)

     475,795        104,152        (791,420
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBITDA

     6,706,752        (2,123,619     (7,686,651
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
EX-99.2 3 d445208dex992.htm COLLIN HWANG APPOINTED CEO OF GIGAMEDIA Collin Hwang Appointed CEO of GigaMedia

Exhibit 99.2

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE      For further information contact:
     Brad Miller, Investor Relations Director
     Country/City Code 8862 Tel: 2656-8016 brad.miller@gigamedia.com.tw

Collin Hwang Appointed CEO of GigaMedia

TAIPEI, Taiwan, November 26, 2012 – GigaMedia Limited (NASDAQ: GIGM) (“GigaMedia”) announced today that its board of directors has elected Collin Hwang as its new chief executive officer upon the departure of John Stringer, who has resigned as an officer and a director.

Mr. Hwang was recently appointed to GigaMedia’s board after serving as a consultant for the company and has been instrumental in the creation of GigaMedia’s new cloud services business, which he began to develop in 2011. He brings to GigaMedia extensive experience in strategic planning and business development with international technology and investment companies and a strong history of developing solutions for corporate growth. Mr. Hwang currently serves as chairman of Datadot Technology Asia & Taiwan, a joint venture in Shanghai and Taipei with Australian-listed Datadot Technology Limited, a world-leading provider of identification technologies. He is also chairman of Taipei-based Cita Investment and Technology Development Co. Ltd., which invests in real estate, equities and business ventures across Asia, and chairman of Cita Aircargo Service Co. Ltd. in Taipei, one of the largest perishables logistics providers in SE Asia.

“Third-quarter results show that we have made strong progress this year in both financial performance and strategic positioning, and with my mission complete in turning around and reshaping a challenged company I am handing over the helm to Collin,” stated John Stringer. “Collin’s proven experience in developing technology businesses in Asia is a great asset for GigaMedia; he has the skills and the track record to help grow Giga and I know he will do an incredible job.”

“I am honored to be appointed and excited to lead Giga forward,” stated GigaMedia Chief Executive Officer Collin Hwang. “John had the courage to transform the company to respond to technology and industry shifts and I have worked hard with him this year to reinvent Giga.”

“I greatly appreciate all he has done to reinvigorate and strengthen the company,” stated CEO Collin Hwang. “With a solid balance sheet and improving financial performance, we are well-positioned to generate strong returns and sustained growth in shareholder value.”

“The board is confident that Collin’s excellent track record in technology, strategic development, and business execution makes him the right leader for GigaMedia at this time,” stated GigaMedia Chairman of the Board Mo-Na Chien. “The board believes in the strength of GigaMedia’s business and assets, and looks forward to working with Collin to accelerate the substantial advances GigaMedia has made operationally since John joined in January of this year.”


“On behalf of the entire board, I would like to thank John for his dedicated service and many strong contributions to GigaMedia,” stated Chairman Mo-Na Chien. “He has been a driving force in the turnaround of the company and we wish him the best.”

Mr. Hwang’s appointment as CEO is effective immediately.

About GigaMedia

Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, GigaMedia Limited (Singapore registration number: 199905474H) is a diversified provider of online games and cloud computing services. GigaMedia’s online games business develops and operates a suite of games in Asia, with focus on Web-based/mobile games. The company’s cloud computing business is focused on providing SMEs in Greater China with critical communications services and IT solutions that increase flexibility, efficiency and competitiveness. More information on GigaMedia can be obtained from www.gigamedia.com.

The statements included above and elsewhere in this press release that are not historical in nature are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. GigaMedia cautions readers that forward-looking statements are based on the company’s current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in such forward-looking statements. Information as to certain factors that could cause actual results to vary can be found in GigaMedia’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in April 2012.

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